Women show the way as India pushes 'eco-miracle' seaweed


By AGENCY

A woman collects seaweed in the waters off the coast of Rameswaram in India's Tamil Nadu state.Photos: AFP

Draped in a colourful saree and shirt, Lakshmi Murgesan dives into the azure waters off India's southern coast to collect seaweed, which is being hailed by scientists as a miracle crop that absorbs more carbon dioxide than trees.

India is the world's third largest carbon polluter, behind China and the United States, and has yet to set a target date for its emissions to reach net zero.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

india , women , sustainability

   

Next In Living

Does organic wine taste better and how sustainable is it anyway?
Relationships: Should I tell my partner about a past infidelity?
US airport cleans up 'forever chemicals' to improve career health of firefighters
From Barbies to sand, the Toy Hall of Fame is serious about the history of play
A hidden bar in Mexico City has been named the World's Best for 2024
Plastic pollution on the brain? That could be literally true for many
How to eat in a more eco-friendly way without cutting meat
Private jets vs plastic straws: Carbon footprint of the poor 'vastly overstated' compared to the rich
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Take perfect celestial photos with the help of these smartphone apps

Others Also Read